John C. Blackman IV

4.5 (37 reviews )

Baton Rouge Louisiana United States

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Tax Law Trusts and Estates

Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 1987

225-248-2000 Website

About John

John C. Blackman IV: Tax Specialist and Estate Planning Expert in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

John C. Blackman IV is a distinguished partner within the Tax Practice Group at Jones Walker LLP, specializing in employee benefit plans, estate planning, and income tax matters.

Practice Areas

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Tax Law
Trusts and Estates

Awards and Recognitions

Lawyer of the Year: Tax Law, Baton Rouge (2013)
Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, Baton Rouge (2011)
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 1987

Educational Background

Louisiana State University - Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Professional Affiliations

Fellow in the American College of Tax Counsel and Fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.
Taught Individual Income Tax at the Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University from 1990 to 1993
Speaks frequently on his areas of experience

Languages

English

Bal Admissions

State Bar of Louisiana (2015)

Practice Areas

Education

Louisiana State University

Professional Affiliations

Awards & Recognition

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Reviews

4.5 / 5

37 Reviews

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Edwin Kautzer

Jan 29, 2026

I was completely overwhelmed until I found John C. Blackman IV for my Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law case

I was skeptical about hiring a lawyer for my Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law issue in Baton Rouge, but John C. Blackman IV changed my mind completely. They were professional, responsive, and most import...

Gladys Macejkovic

Jan 29, 2026

Finding John C. Blackman IV was the best thing that happened during my tough Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law battle

After my incident in Baton Rouge, I was bombarded with calls and paperwork I didn't understand. I reached out to John C. Blackman IV for help with my Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law claim and it was the...

Abraham Smith

Jan 29, 2026

Five stars for the incredible team at John C. Blackman IV in Baton Rouge - they are amazing

Really glad I found John C. Blackman IV for my case. They were a huge help and made everything understandable. I was very impressed with their knowledge and how they handled the opposition. If you're...

Cody Ankunding

Jan 29, 2026

Great people who truly care at John C. Blackman IV - the best legal team in Louisiana

John C. Blackman IV has been doing this since Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1987, and it definitely shows in their work. They're pros through and through and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my le...

Alexandra Breitenberg

Jan 29, 2026

The absolute best in Baton Rouge for Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law - and I mean that from the bottom of my heart

I was really stressed about my case in Baton Rouge, but John C. Blackman IV made everything so smooth and stress-free. Seriously, the best decision I've made lately was hiring them. They handled every...